JEDDAH: Pak Shaheen, Al-Burj and UT Lines recorded wins over their respective opponents in the 6th week matches of the Jotun Paints Saudi Cup cricket tournament.
Jotun Paints Saudi Arabia sponsored the tournament under the aegis of Jeddah Cricket Association (JCL).
Pak Shaheen recorded a 27-run win over Jamoom Fighters with openers Faisal Khan (106 off 43 balls) and Raweed (87 – 47 balls) putting on a 178-run opening wicket partnership.
Al-Burj beat Kashmir Strikers by a huge margin of 190 runs behind Waseem’s hurricane knock of 118 (42 balls, 16 fours, 6 sixes).
Naseem Al Zahra’s Amer Wahla played a scintillating knock of 154 off 55 balls and Khalid took 5 wickets for 2 runs to bundle out Pak Makkah for 126 runs and win by 183 runs.
Makkah Kings beat Al Zafer by 65 runs with Zuber (3 for 32) and Naeem (3 for 24) bowling their hearts out. ARM United’s Nazeer excelled scoring 74 to guide his team to a seven-wicket win against Kashmir Stags. Makkah Eagles a record a facile seven-wicket win over AEC thanks to Irfan who excelled with ball and bat, taking 2 for 40 and scoring 30. UT Lines raced to a six-wicket win against Saudi Oil with the help of Usman’s 64 runs.
Match summaries:
Pak Shaheen beat Jamoom Fighters by 27 runs
Pak Shaheen 282 for 6, Faisal Khan 106, Raweed 87, Usman 28, Riaz 2 for 61. Jamoom Fighters 255 all out Aslam 67, Naeem 43, Usman 45, Afzal 36, Faisal Khan 2 for 42 and Ahmed 3 for 44 and Ali 2 for 20.
Al-Burj beat Kashmir Strikers by 190 runs
Al-Burj 280 for 4 in 20 overs Kamran 43, Waseem 118, Usman 39NO, Rehan 24, Farhan 2 for 60, Ashfaq 2 for 47. Kashmir Strikers 90 all out Arif 20, Adnan 3 for 14, Khalid 2 for 22, Rehan 2 for 1.
Naseem Al-Zahra beat Pak Makkah by 183 runs
Naseem Al-Zahra 309 for 2 Amir Wahla 154, Qamar Javed 41, Usman 59, Khalid 34. Pak Makkah all out 126 Burhan 43 NO, Khalid took 5 for 2.
Makkah Kings beat Al-Zafer by 65 runs
Makkah Kings 192 for 8, Irfan 43, Imran 25, Usman 22 and Rahim 29 runs, Samit 2 for 40, Shamsuddin 2 for 34. Al-Zafer 127 all out Samit 62, Nahid 22, Zubair 3 for 32, Naeem 3 for 24, Anees 2 for 22
ARM United beat Kashmir Stags by 7 wickets
Kashmir Stags 179 for 7 Sajid 42, Khurshid 39, Naseer 25, and Mansoor 2 for 30. ARM United 181 for 3 in 16.4 Overs Nazeer 74, Qureshi 52NO,
Makkah Eagles beat AEC XI by 7 wickets
AEC XI 154 all out Abid 56, Atif 31, Wajid 30, Malik Aijaz 3 for 38, Irfan 2 for 40. Makkah Eagles 155 for 3 in 13 Overs Saad 46, Irfan 30, Shahzad 35, Wajid 2 for 21.
UT Lines beat Saudi Oil Co. by 6 wickets
Saudi Oil 158 for 9 Humayun 30, Khaled 24, Aijaz 25, Ayaz 20, Nazir 2 for 25, Sardar 2 for 21. UT Lines 159 for 4 in 17.3 Overs Usman 64, Shad Mohamed 29, Bilal Khan 39NO.
Big wins for Pak Shaheen, Al -Burj, UT Lines in Jotun Paints Saudi Cup
Big wins for Pak Shaheen, Al -Burj, UT Lines in Jotun Paints Saudi Cup
Top Saudi teams set for ESL Saudi Challenge 2026 finals
- Leading esports teams feature in competition
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s leading esports teams will go head-to-head later this week as the ESL Saudi Challenge 2026 reaches its decisive stages, underlining the Kingdom’s growing ambition to develop local talent and strengthen its professional gaming ecosystem.
Organized by ESL FACEIT Group, the tournament is designed to provide Saudi players with a clear pathway into elite-level competition while reinforcing Saudi Arabia’s position as a global hub for gaming and esports.
The online phase of the Overwatch 2 competition took place on Jan. 23-24, with the action set to culminate in a live LAN final on Jan. 30 at EFG Studios in Riyadh.
The competition features a total prize pool of $20,000, offering a significant incentive for emerging Saudi esports talent and reflecting the rising professionalism of the Kingdom’s national scene.
The lineup for the second stage has now been confirmed, blending established names with ambitious newcomers. Defending champions Twisted Minds return to defend their title against Kurohana, Newgens, and Lunar Crew, who secured their places through the qualification rounds. With only three teams progressing to the finals, the stakes remain high on the national stage.
Franck Guignery, senior vice president and managing director for the Middle East and Africa at EFG, said: “The ESL Saudi Challenge represents an important milestone in our ongoing commitment to the Saudi esports community.
“Through this competition we aim to empower Saudi players to refine their skills and demonstrate their potential within a high-stakes, professional environment, while contributing meaningfully to the development of a sustainable ecosystem that enables local talent to progress from national competition to global stages.”
The ESL Saudi Challenge aligns with the objectives of Saudi Arabia’s National Gaming and Esports Strategy, supporting talent development and the long-term growth of the Kingdom’s gaming and esports sector.
Positioned as a Saudi-focused competitive platform, the tournament forms part of EFG’s long-term approach to reinforcing professional standards, enabling talent progression, and fostering community-driven competition.
Through initiatives such as the ESL Saudi Challenge, EFG aims to ensure that Saudi esports talent is equipped to compete successfully not only at home, but also on regional and international stages.
